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2022 Community & Collegiate Choir Catalog

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All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 13 Go to cart CONCERT WORKS D Ad Astra—Jacob Narverud. Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and voices with independent vocal lines, this work simply radiates energy with a message of hope and empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties, look upward, move forward, leave all cares behind." Impressive and accessible! 10846403 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10990329 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 All Shall Be Well—Sarah Quartel. This uplifting piece includes a text inspired by Julian of Norwich, with additions by the composer. The intertwining independent vocal lines are beautifully combined with a soaring violin part and flowing piano accompaniment, illustrating the joy and power of song. 11342504 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 Dt Alle, Alleluia—Bruce W. Tippette. Rhythmic energy abounds in this exciting setting of a simple "Alleluia" text. Set in 10/8, the asymmetrical meter gives a repetitive groove that is engaging and fun to sing for each voice part. Dynamic contrasts and contemporary harmonies complete the package of this outstanding concert work for either treble or tenor-bass choirs - it will make a great concert opener at any time of year. 11348183 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Awakening—Christi Jones. Based on the inspirational poem by civil rights advocate James Weldon Johnson, this selection features beautiful cluster chords over a driving syncopation that your treble choirs will love. With a mature quality that is not too difficult to achieve, this piece will certainly empower your singers! 11370896 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 D Be the Change—Jacob Narverud. Following on the heels of his wildly popular Sisi Ni Moja, Jacob Narverud returns with another show-stopping piece in a similar style. With influences from world music and an upbeat rhythmic style, this socially responsive text of empowerment and peace is a great choice for choirs of all ages. 11345231 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 11161031 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 Boats Sail on the River—Barbara Poulshock. This charming little piece with a Christina Rossetti text is lauding the clouds of the sky over the boats and ships. A lilting 6/8 meter propels the text forward, and ample unison sections and singable harmonies make this an endearing choice for younger developing treble choirs. 11356933 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Carry the Music—Sarah Quartel. This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an atmosphere of heartfelt celebration of choral singing that culminates with the profound closing words "I hear you. I see you too." 11372378 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 Clear the Track—arr. Andy Brooke. This arrangement of the traditional sea shanty is invigorating and atmospheric. Changing voices will enjoy the theme of trains and ships in the text, as well as the boisterous call-and-response texture, which is well supported by the piano. 11372267 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 D Crowded Table—Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna & Brandi Carlile/arr. Andrea Ramsey. In an easy swing feel, this country pop song from new supergroup The Highwomen delivers a powerful message for women and girls to band together and hold one another up. The optional fiddle adds a nice touch to the pretty choral harmonies in this poignant selection. 11196063 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 Do Not Go, My Love—Richard Hageman/arr. Stephen Rotz. Lush, lovely, and harmonically rich, this choral setting of a solo art song delivers a vocal classic to treble choirs. Subtle chromatic voice leading brings a sense of artistry and maturity, and the substantial piano accompaniment builds the texture into an expressive selection that is certain to enhance any concert or festival program. 11370905 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 D Dream—David T. Blanchard & Randy Kartchner/ arr. Randy Kartchner & Masa Fukuda. "Come with me and dream, putting all the tragedy behind you, letting hope and joy remind you to become the one who finds you when you dream." This inspirational song was made popular by the One Voice Children's Choir on YouTube and is now available to all treble choirs in their exact choral arrangement and instrumental backing track. A wonderful concert feature! 11348873 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 Flight—Craig Carnelia/arr. Ryan Murphy. Beautiful for treble choirs, this arrangement of Carnelia's solo song captures the dramatic and expressive elements of the melody and text. The lush accompaniment for piano or optional string quartet adds another layer to the sense of yearning portrayed in the lyrics. A lyrical choice for honor choirs and concert performances. 11347942 SA divisi, or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 D Fly, Fly, Fly—Kelsey Hohnstein-Reinhart. Christina Rossetti's poetry sings beautifully in this original concert piece for treble choirs. The melody takes a modern approach with open harmonies that build into independence. A supportive piano motive brings another voice into the story that captures the flight of a bird across the sea at summer's end. 11348263 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 t Four Spring Songs—Philip Reed. With texts taken from the Kokin Wakashu, a collection of Japanese waka poetry compiled from various poets in the early tenth century, these four short songs of spring show the passing of the season from the first buds hidden beneath the snow to the last petals washing downstream. The a cappella texture and shifting meters capture the composer's graceful blending of vivid natural imagery with expressive lilting melodies. Titles: Haru tateba (As spring is stirring); Kasuga no (To Kasuga fields); Momo chidori (Hundred little birds); Hana chireru (By these petal- strewn waters). 11346659 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 The Good-Morrow—Howard Goodall. Composed in 2000 for the highly regarded Cantamus Girls' Choir and their founder, Pamela Cook, The Good-Morrow is Howard Goodall's stunning setting of the John Dunne poem, for upper voices and piano. The universal themes of love, compassion, and togetherness are echoed in the music, a reflective and uplifting choral work ideal for concert performance. 11373327 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 High Flight—Austin Hunt. In his poem High Flight, John Magee describes the aviator's delirious and transcendent feeling of flight - soaring above it all and making an intimate connection with the divine. These feelings are reflected throughout the lyric unison melodies, small sections of accessible harmonies, and diving, expansive piano accompaniment. 11369227 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 I Am Becoming—Linda Kachelmeier. "I'm not the person I used to be, I'm not the person I want to be, but I'm becoming... home to myself." This simple original song of individual growth and self- discovery is an ideal choice for younger treble choirs. The contemporary ballad setting is easily learned and can be meaningfully performed for moving-up ceremonies, graduations, or any concert setting. 10821669 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 I Sing of a Maiden—John Rutter. Setting a well- loved medieval text, this effective piece paints the story of Jesus' birth through lyrical melodies and beautiful harmonic surprises. The vocal lines offer both powerful intensity and skillful dialogue and are supported by a pulsing keyboard part. 11342566 SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 D If It Must Be—Andrea Ramsey. With a beautiful setting of an imaginative text, this moving selection was originally composed as a memorial. Opening with an introduction of sopranos and tenors in unison or optional solo, this piece will also make an elegant addition to a concert with its soaring choral melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and accessible accompaniment. 10629388 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 If Not for Music—Ron Kean. "If not for music, I don't know where I'd be..." Commissioned during the 2020 pandemic for a choral festival involving several choirs of all ages supporting unity, this lovely piece has an immediately engaging melody. The uplifting lyrics are at times in English and at other times in Spanish to project a feeling of unity through diversity - all through the power of singing. 11347650 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 In Te Speravi—Christi Jones. Crafted for emerging treble singers to provide opportunities for range extension, musical phrasing, and attention to syllabic stress, this setting provides a wonderful introduction to counterpoint through the time-honored Latin text. A perfect festival selection for your ensemble! 11370921 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 13 CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CHOIR BASIC LIBRARY Whether you're building a library or selecting music for your next performance, Pepper's Basic Library directs you to the time-honored, proven repertoire. Look for our Basic Library H while you shop.

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